Chapter Outlines
Chapter 1- The Bloodbound Summons
Word Count Goal: ~3,000-4,000
POV Character: [MC’s Name]
Setting: MC’s home / The Academy Gates
Plot Summary
MC never wanted to be part of the war academy, but her family’s legacy forces her into the brutal world of Mythic Beast bonding. The summons arrive, and she has no choice but to leave. She arrives at the academy gates, where hundreds of recruits await their fate. The instructors make it clear—this is not a school, but a battlefield. Survival starts now.
Key Events
MC receives the academy summons, sealing her fate.
She arrives at the academy, observing the brutal environment and elite students.
The instructors throw the recruits into their first challenge—a deadly survival test before even stepping inside.
MC encounters the love interest, and they immediately clash.
Character Development
MC’s Growth: Feels resentment and fear but forces herself to be strong.
Love Interest’s Role: Dismisses MC as weak, convinced she doesn’t belong.
Villains/Antagonists: Academy instructors show no mercy; rival students already sizing up competition.
Worldbuilding Elements
The academy’s history—why the Bloodbound Trials exist.
The brutal system of Mythic Beast bonding.
Foreshadowing & Themes
Hints at the academy’s corruption.
The first signs of MC’s unique connection with Xelthrimorath.
Conflict & Stakes
If MC fails the first test, she won’t even make it to bonding day.
© Kalina Skoczylas 2025-02-06